7-08-2015 Northern Lake Michigan:

Capt. Eric Andersen from Andersen Charters at Frankfort, MI reports….The word is “Steelhead ” lots of Steelhead. The last week ,week and a half…the offshore thermo break fishing has been super…We have been averaging 30 to 35 fish on the “hook” and around 15 to 18 fish to the net…This is all on a 1/2 day charter .To average 5 fish “on” per hour hour is really great fishing in my book.

Steelhead are hitting small Stinger small spoons and Warrior flutter spoons in orange/silver color combos.. while running a fairly fast troll using planerboards .This fishery should last until around mid July or until the big lake warms up accross the entire lake..Temp breaks have went from 54 clear down to 39 degrees along these breaks or slicks in less than a mile while making a troll west out of Frankfort.
Charters out of Frankfort,Glen Arbor and Leland are doing limit catches of Lake Trout along with a few King Salmon.
The Kings will show up in greater number in the next several weeks…usually by July 15th to 20th they’re off our port in decent numbers..
Also.. everyone…check out our MCBA Facebook page on the net..we have reports on real time fishing as well as pictures showing current catches of various game fish by people fishing on our member Capts.charter boats

Fishing is picking up on The Joe! Water still a little dirty and leaves were a challenge this past weekend! Team Lil Ho was fortunate to muster a team 3 fish limit to win the Battle Creek Steelheaders River Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend! Also taking the Big Fish with a 9.14 Buck Steelie! #YakiamaMagLip took the 2 large fish and the skipper came on spawn! I credit #OkumaLowProfile LC for helping keeping the right length for less leaves and getting bit! Thanks BC Steelheaders for hosting! ... See MoreSee Less

BeautiesBig ones 2 at a time! I have a few days left in November and December but not many. My January and February are mostly open as of now for those that like good fishing and do not mind the cold. 616-570-2946 ... See MoreSee Less

At our annual business meeting Captain Mike Darke received an award for "Acts of Heroism and Bravery".

"On behalf of fellow members of the Ludington Charter Boat Association and Michigan Charter Boat Association in recognition of bravery and heroism. On July 18, 2017, Mike and his crew aboard Lie A Lot Charters, rescued five people from their burning and sinking boat on Lake Michigan waters, near Ludington Michigan. His quick thinking actions and servant attitude saved the lives of these individuals." ... See MoreSee Less

I'm disappointed that they don't open the weirs back up on the Little Manistee. Past several years there have been no salmon or steelhead getting through upstream to naturally spawn. Very Sad. Who is responsible for keeping the Weir closed ??

Doug, Jerry, and Steve from the Ann Arbor and Lewiston area had a great afternoon on the big pond. 5 different species hit the deck including 4 Kings, 2 Steelhead, an Atlantic Salmon, a giant 15# Sheephead, and an uneducated seagull. What a mess the bird made with tangling up 7 lines before we got it straightened out. The crew left with some fine eating fillets for the table. We we definitely be chasing some more of these delicious treats very soon. Mixed bag Fishing at it's finest. Tight Lines All. CBC

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